Wethersfield High School - Elm Yearbook (Wethersfield, CT)

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, Helen D'Ancona 'Helen' K 'A still, small voice' g We wish that we could hear more from Helen, but she is a quiet person who surprises us at times by just 'get- ting it off her chest.' May your experiences in the bus- iness world be very pleasant, Helen. Arnold Davis 'Bud' P 'Let us then be up and doing' Bud is one of our hard-working fellows who have of late been studying Diesel Engineering. Don't let the machines turn around and run you down, Bud. We do wish you the great- est success. Sports 1,2 Phyllis Davis 'Phil' ' 'Thy sharp wit, thy perfect calm' Phil is a very amiable girl, one who is always full of laughter. Although life to her is most jolly, she is a good ' student, and will make a very efficient nurse. Lucky pa- tients! ' Sports I-4 Anthony DeLaura 'Tony 'Youth is the time for fun' We all know that Tony likes to sing and make merry-- a fine example of an Epicurean. He has made many friends by being a 'regular guy'. Many happy days, Tony. Class Basketball 2,3,4

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s Elizabeth Cooley 'Betty' 'A short saying oft contains much wisdom' Another of our quieter seniors, Betty is known to have given her best. Whether in athletics or in typing, she has done her duty gladly. A Com ercial Club 1-4 Sports 1-4 Doris Cowles 'Dot' 'The world belongs to the energetic' Dot is another of our efficient typists-to-be. Her voice has been a welcome addition to the Glee Club for the past three years. Vivacious in nature and pleasant in personality, she will succeed. Glee Club 2,3,4 Com ercial Club Frances Cox 'Fran' 'Frank, but kindly' Fran is one of those people who believe in saying exactly what they mean. But we are amused by her frankness and we like it. W.H.S.wishes you the utmost luck, Fran. Edward Dalenta A 'Eddie' 'A good disposition is a quality worth having' Eddie has a very quiet nature, but it has not detracted from his popularity. His fighting spirit has inspired the players of both the soccer and the basketball teams. Good luck, Eddie. 1 Basketball , Swimming Soccer Baseball 4

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William Dexter 'Bill' 'With some men success is habitual' All that Bill does, he does well. Unassuming, cordial, and courteous, he has made the four years he has been with us happier because of his tolerance and good humor. Your classmates in college will think so, too, Bill. Senior Play Track Captain 4 'Editor 'Elm Leaves' 4 ELM Staff - Sports 1-4 William Diehm 'Bill' 'Thy shyness is a candle to thy merit' We haven't'heard much from Bill, but we do know that he is intensely interested in airplanes. And isn't avi- ation an ever-widening field and an interesting one? Say 'Hello' to the moon for us some day, will you, Bill? Valerie4D1v1ne 'Her words do show her wit incomparable' Val has brightened many a class with her witty remarks and satirical comments. She also is a highly developed practical joker. We like your humor, Valg others will like it, too. Sports l-4 Glee Club 5,4 Dramatic Club 3,4 Stage Craft 2,5,4 I John Donovan 'Johnny' 'The load becomes light when cheerfully borne' John is a classmate who works very hard and puts to good use all his spare moments. He has many friends. We know that he will be successful as a tool-maker.